How to get from Erkelenz to Enschede by train?

By train

To get from Erkelenz to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RB51 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Glanerbrug station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RB51RB51
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station Glanerbrug
    Ride to train station
    Glanerbrug
    117 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE4, RE2 and RB64

To get from Erkelenz to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the RB64 train from Münster (Westf) Hbf station to Glanerbrug station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE2RE2
Train - RB64RB64
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - RB64RB64
    Wait for train
    RB64
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station Glanerbrug
    Ride to train station
    Glanerbrug
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Enschede

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 227.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Enschede by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Erkelenz

Erkelenz is located at Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Erkelenz Bf.

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Anton-Heinen Straße

Public transit stations close to Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Enschede is located at Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Gronau, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE4, RE2 and RB64

To get from Erkelenz to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the RB64 train from Münster (Westf) Hbf station to Glanerbrug station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE2RE2
Train - RB64RB64
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - RB64RB64
    Wait for train
    RB64
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station Glanerbrug
    Ride to train station
    Glanerbrug
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Enschede?

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RB51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Erkelenz to Enschede?

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE2, Bus line RB64.

  • Is there a direct train between Erkelenz and Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Erkelenz to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RE4 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dortmund Hbf station near Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Erkelenz to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Erkelenz to get to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE4 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Erkelenz and Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Dortmund Hbf station, which is closest to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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